Drive or Fly: Taylor, MI to Riverview, MI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for DTW–MKG. At 198 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 43m

Distance

198.5 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

80 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 21m

18m in the air

Air Distance

147 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taylor, MI → DTW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKG → Riverview, MI 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Taylor, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Riverview, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DTW and MKG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 4m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taylor, MI → Detroit Bus Station (DET6) 19m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) → Riverview, MI 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From DET6 — Detroit Bus Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

To 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 43m	3h 21m	5h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$126	$15
Carbon footprint	80 kg CO₂	37 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

198.5 mi 3h 43m

via I 96, I 275, US 131

Alternative (+6 min)

205.6 mi 3h 49m

via I 94, I 96, US 127

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Taylor, MI to Riverview, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.